Eagles Release Cornerback

By The Associated Press

March 4, 2015

The Philadelphia Eagles released cornerback Cary Williams. He was signed as a free agent in 2013 and started all 32 games over the last two seasons. The Eagles will save about $6.5 million against the salary cap.

■ The Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Hayne, 27, said his deal included $100,000 in guaranteed money. Hayne, who spent the past nine years with the Parramatta Eels, will probably compete for a job as a running back and a kick returner on special teams.